Tag: health
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Parent’s Playbook: How to Support Your Junior Golfer Without Adding Pressure
Supporting your junior golfer is a delicate balance between encouragement and pressure. As a parent, your role is pivotal in fostering a love for the game while ensuring a positive environment. Here’s how you can be a constructive influence: 1. Encourage Autonomy Allow your child to take ownership of their golf journey. Encourage them to
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Overcoming Performance Anxiety: Confidence-Building Techniques for Young Golfers
Performance anxiety is a common challenge for junior golfers. The pressure to perform, fear of failure, and self-doubt can significantly impact a young athlete’s game and enjoyment of golf. However, with the right psychological strategies, young golfers can develop mental resilience and perform confidently under pressure. Understanding Performance Anxiety Performance anxiety manifests differently for each
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Nutrition for Junior Golfers: Fueling Performance and Growth
Proper nutrition is essential for junior golfers to achieve peak performance on the course while supporting their growth and development off it. Golf may not seem as physically demanding as other sports, but the combination of mental focus, endurance, and physical activity requires young athletes to maintain a balanced diet tailored to their needs. This
Rob Baynard, PGA 